Andrey Kosynko

⛽️ Gasoline is 2 UAH cheaper: SOCAR lowered prices, but experts warn of risks. 📉 On August 18, the fuel market in Ukraine stabilized. The SOCAR network reduced gasoline prices by 2 UAH/l. 💰 The price difference for a full tank (50 l) between networks reaches 225 UAH. ⚠️ Experts fear the hurricane season in the USA and geopolitics in the Middle East, which could raise prices again.

📉 Trump's rating has dropped to 33% — a historic low for the current term. The main reasons are the war with Iran and rising fuel prices. Democrats are seizing the advantage on economic issues ahead of the November elections. 🇺🇸🔥

⚠️ Attention pensioners: having an insurance record in Ukraine does not guarantee a pension abroad! Lawyers have revealed hidden risks of international treaties. 📉 Why the PFU may refuse or stop payments: ❌ Lack of an agreement with the country of residence. ❌ Principle of proportionality (payments only for the record in Ukraine). ❌ Principle of territoriality (the country of residence pays the pension). ❌ Missing annual identification. 📄 Experts advise: do not trust general phrases, but study the full text of the specific agreement before moving. #Pension #Ukraine #Emigration #PFU #LegalAdvice

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia has launched a massive reform of government procurement. The threshold for direct decisions has risen to 50 million riyals, and approval timelines have been cut to 4 days. The goal is to accelerate Vision 2030, World Cup 2034, and Expo 2030 projects. Strict payment rules have been introduced to protect businesses, along with incentives for innovation. 🏗️💰 #SaudiArabia #Vision2030 #Economy

🇪🇺 EU prepares a tax revolution: cigarette excise duty to rise by 139%, and a unified tax on vapes will be introduced for the first time. The goal is to reduce smoking among youth and close loopholes for smuggling. By 2040, the EU plans to become tobacco-free, but this requires consensus from all countries. 🚭💸

🇺🇸 The Pentagon allocated $22.9 billion for Tomahawk missiles. The contract with Raytheon aims to solve the problem of ammunition shortages in the conflict with Iran. CSIS experts report a halving of Patriot and THAAD stockpiles, although officials deny a critical deficit. President Trump personally took an interest in the supply issue. 🚀📉 #Pentagon #Tomahawk #Iran #Military

🛑 **Strait of Hormuz closed, but oil is flowing!** Persian Gulf countries (UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait) are secretly transporting oil through the US-Iran conflict zone. Tankers disable GPS and transship in Oman. Oil prices are hitting records and could reach $150 per barrel. 🔥🛢️ #Oil #Crisis #Hormuz

🚨 US Navy destroyer USS Benford lost propulsion and power for 4 days due to generator failure. The ship was left without water, air conditioning, and food. The incident occurred against the backdrop of the war with Iran and fleet overload. The ship was repaired in the Philippines and returned to service. 🇺🇸⚓️

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Scottish Football Association has announced the appointment of Sebastian Pocognoli as head coach of the national team. The Belgian specialist, known for his successes with Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco, has signed a two-year contract. His mission is to rejuvenate the squad and implement an attacking style. 📅 Start date: New UEFA Nations League season. #Scotland #Football #Pocognoli

🇧🇾🤝🇮🇷 Belarus and Iran are preparing to sign a historic agreement on comprehensive strategic partnership for 2027–2031. This was reported by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Igor Sergeenko. 🔹 Goal: Strengthening ties amid strict Western sanctions. 🔹 Sectors: Trade, industry, logistics, and security. 🔹 Status: The document is in the final stage of development. Minsk and Tehran are creating an alliance against isolation, redirecting the economic vector towards the East. #Belarus #Iran #Politics #Sanctions

🔴 Kushner assured Netanyahu: Israel will not withdraw troops from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed. The US will not allow the sector's reconstruction until demilitarization. Progress is possible in 30–90 days — but Hamas demands the opposite. Deadlock persists. #Gaza #Kushner #Netanyahu #Hamas #USA #Israel

🚨 Explosion in Moldova near Talmaza: Unknown aircraft crashes. Police investigating; Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a 'Banderol' crossing the border. 🔥 Fire extinguished, but origin remains open. #Moldova #Explosion #Banderol #Talmaza

📅 Unused vacation days DO NOT expire! Even if you haven't taken leave for several years — they accumulate. 💰 Upon termination — full compensation. 🚫 For minors, replacing leave with money is prohibited. #vacation #laborlaw #Ukraine2026

🥬 Cabbage prices in Ukraine have soared by 59% compared to last year. The new harvest costs 15–22 UAH/kg due to heat, pests, and seasonal shortages. Farmers plan to raise prices further. #Cabbage #Prices #Ukraine #Agriculture

🇺🇦 The OKKO gas station network has joined the 'Flag of Independence' project for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. 🔹 The company purchased 100 copies of the 1991 flag: 75 for schools, 25 for regions. 🔹 Donated 4 million UAH for the purchase of ground robotic complexes (GRC) for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🔹 GRCs save lives by performing dangerous tasks instead of humans (evacuation, cargo delivery). Since the start of the war, OKKO has transferred more than 4.3 billion UAH to assist the army. 🇺🇦💙💛 #OKKO #Ukraine #ArmedForcesOfUkraine #Charity #ComeBackAlive

📈 Currency rates on August 18, 2026: the dollar hardly changed (44.69 UAH), the euro rose by 10 kopecks (51.80 UAH). The NBU continues the policy of "managed flexibility" — the hryvnia is stable despite demand. 💬 Experts: no sharp spikes are expected. #currency #NBU #economy #hryvnia

🚨 Tragic news: Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. The actress was found unconscious in Greenville (South Carolina). Medical personnel were unable to save her. 🔍 Police found no signs of foul play, but the dispatcher's recording mentions an "overdose". The official cause will be known after the autopsy. 💔 The family had already lost her son in 2023. She leaves behind an 11-year-old daughter.

💸 The AI boom has driven up tech prices in Ukraine! Laptops and graphics cards are rising faster than TVs due to a chip shortage. Why this is happening and what to expect from prices in the future — let's break it down in detail. 📉 Graphics cards first got cheaper, but now they are rising again. 📺 TVs are holding on for now, but growth is inevitable. 🧠 AI data centers are buying up memory, leaving consumers with no choice. #Economy #Technology #Prices #Ukraine #AI